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The National Trust has over 300 buildings and gardens in its care in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.The Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds is the only working theatre on the National Trust portfolio and is, quite rightly, much loved by locals and visitors from further afield alike.The building sits nestled between town houses and opposite the Greene King brewery in a town both proud of its past and looking to the future.At the Theatre Royal this rings true with glances back into its Regency past and leaps forward to embrace young performing arts students who are the future.And at this time of year in theatres up and down the land there is only one thing on everyone’s mind – pantomime!This year at the Theatre Royal audiences will step into the world of glass slippers, handsome princes, ugly stepsisters and pumpkins – welcome to Cinderella.Running from Friday 28 November to Sunday 11 January there’s plenty of time to see the show.Written by former Blue Peter presenter, Peter Duncan, this traditional family pantomime is the first one at the Theatre directed by Karen Simpson who joined as Director just over a year ago.Karen said: “I have directed Christmas shows for many years and personally it is very much part of my festive season.? “It was strange not directing last year’s panto here, so I am really looking forward to starting rehearsals.? “We are actually well on the way with the preparation.? “The set and costumes have been designed and the musical director and I are in the process of deciding which songs we shall use.?“We cast the panto in June as all the actors who can sing and dance are in demand so I like to try and get in early.?“In a couple of weeks we will also cast the young chorus and they will get extra rehearsals before we start with the full company.”Karen said how much she enjoys this adaptation.“I love this version of Cinderella by Peter Duncan.? “Peter is from a family of pantomime producers and he understands really well how the comedy and the action needs to fit together.? “This is going to be my first ever traditional pantomime and my first ever production for Theatre Royal so it is going to be really special.?“The set design is going to look beautiful on our stage and our cast are particularly talented so I can’t wait to get started!”And Peter has said he is delighted his pantomime is being performed at the Theatre Royal."I'm very pleased my version of Cinders will be performed at the Theatre Royal which I think is a perfect setting for the story, especially when we are in the Prince's Palace. “Pantomime is a time when most people visit a theatre and its traditions go back a long way.“My parents used to produce and perform in them so I became attached to the genre at a very young age. “I like nothing more than to see an audience of children and grown-ups laugh, shout at the actors and sometimes even wipe a tear from their eye all in the space of two and bit hours.”There can’t be many people who didn’t grow up with the story of Cinderella, the beautiful but down trodden heroine at the mercy of her wicked stepsisters.It is one of the most magical stories – what young girl doesn’t dream of having a Fairy Godmother to watch over her? Or to dance with a handsome prince?Cinderella and her father live in the dilapidate Hardup Hall helped by the ever-reliable Buttons and watched over by her Fairy Godmother.Then one day two rude and greedy stepsisters arrive and turn Cinders’ world upside down – making things rather unpleasant!But with a glamourous ball on the horizon and the chance to meet handsome Prince Charming are Cinderella’s fortunes about the change?And will losing her slipper stop her getting home before midnight?With a sprinkling of magic, villains to boo, heroes to cheer and songs to sing, Cinderella is a festive treat at the Theatre Royal not to be missed.For details and tickets call the box office on 01284 769505 or go to ................
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